Karan Johar reviews Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge: Ranveer Singh delivers his career-best; calls Aditya Dhar ‘an outstanding filmmaker’

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to win praise from across the film industry, and the latest to join the chorus is filmmaker Karan Johar. The director-producer said the blockbuster took him back to the era of 70s Hindi cinema, often experienced in single-screen theatres.Taking to Instagram, Karan Johar shared a long note reflecting on the film’s impact and his personal connection to cinema.“The discussions on testosterone, hyper alpha energy and deep-rooted patriotism will continue as they must... but Dhurandhar 2 is so much more than that,” he wrote. He added, “The heart-wrenching backstory of Jaskirat... the heartbreaking sacrifices made for our motherland... the humanisation and layered backstory even of the antagonist... the impeccable craft... the soundscape and the all-round cinematic prowess prove the brilliance and directorial command of Aditya Dhar.”Praising the filmmaker, Johar continued, “What an absolutely astounding and outstanding filmmaker he is... he not only raises the mainstream bar but also creates a new one... yeh naya director hai!!! Box office records todke ghusega bhi aur har record maarega bhi!!”‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ box office collection day 9: Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt's film mints over Rs 1,100 crKaran Johar was equally effusive in his praise for the film’s lead star Ranveer Singh.“Aur aur aur @ranveersingh tu kya hua yaar?! Your career BEST work — every tear of yours, every quiet stare, each time you walk with undeniable swag proves you are one of the greats!!!” he wrote.“You are and will always be an artist of huge calibre for the ages... a true Dhurandhar movie star!!!” Ending his note on an emotional and nostalgic note, Johar said, “I went back to the days I watched pure solid Hindi cinema in single screens in the 70s... and came out satiated and dreamt of being a part of this business.” “Today I am a part of the fraternity and Dhurandhar reminded me of how proud and grateful I am to be here today,” he added.Also See: 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' box office collection Day 10 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film eyes Rs 800 crore net on second Saturday